Arizona Media Association

Kyrene School District leaders increase staff wages due to school closures

Friday, May 15, 2026

Earlier this year, the Kyrene School District board voted to close down six schools and now leaders are pouring money back into staff salaries and stipends. 

Valley college graduates first nurses in bachelors degree program, filling critical workforce gap

Friday, May 8, 2026

The first class of nearly 20 GateWay Community College students will be walking across the stage to receive their bachelor’s degrees in nursing this month.

Valley community colleges tackle teacher shortage with affordable degrees

Friday, May 8, 2026

Maricopa County Community College (MCCCD) is tackling the state’s teacher shortage by offering affordable bachelors degrees in education.  

New report ranks Arizona 49th in public school per-student spending

Thursday, April 30, 2026

A new report found that Arizona ranks 49th in the nation when it comes to per-student spending, while state rankings fell in other areas as well.

Scottsdale high school senior gets perfect ACT score

Monday, April 27, 2026

One Scottsdale high school senior scored a perfect score on his American College Testing (ACT) exam, which is a feat less than 1% of students achieve.

Anthem seniors lay wreath to remember unknown soldiers in Arlington

Friday, April 24, 2026

In March 2026, two Anthem high school seniors laid a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington.

Chandler high school students are finalists in international math competition 

Thursday, April 23, 2026

A team of four talented students from a Chandler high school are finalists in a prestigious international math competition. 

Arizona bill could force school districts to increase teacher pay 

Monday, April 13, 2026

A new bill could require Arizona public school districts to spend 60% of their budgets on teacher pay and “direct instructional expenses.”

Arizona receives $8.4 million to prioritize early childhood education programs

Thursday, April 9, 2026

The state of Arizona was selected to receive $8.4 million in federal funding to help strengthen early childhood education programs.  

Valley student finds new career in trades through affordable MCCCD program 

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Addist Bennett never thought he would go to college, especially as an older adult. He enrolled into a Maricopa County Community College District.